Intern Technical Support Mechanical Engineering

General Dynamics; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Pre-tax spending accounts

Short & long-term disability

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) invites applications for the 2027 Summer Internship in Mechanical Engineering at Vermont Operations, Colchester. The candidate should be between junior and senior year and have taken calculus, differential equations, stress analysis, thermodynamics, physics, mechanical design, and mechanics of materials.

Interns will work on analyses, root cause investigations, design work, testing, and quality assurance for gun systems.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a technical college or degree-seeking program within 2 semesters of graduation.
• No prior experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Supports technical tasks and project support.
• Assists with equipment setup and monitors tests and experiments.
• Observes results, collects data, and compiles summaries and reports.
• Learns technical processes and procedures.
• Job shadows other professionals and support staff.
• May assist with documenting procedures or work instructions.
• Handles basic issues and problems.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to detail

Follow directions

Education

Enrollment in technical college or degree program within 2 semesters of graduation

Tools

Mentoring from production engineer

Job description

Responsibilities for this Position

Intern, Technical Support (Mechanical Engineering)

US-VT-Colchester

Job ID: 2026-37391 Type: Intern # of Openings: 1 Category: Engineering

Vermont Operations

Company Overview

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems around the world. OTS empowers the U.S. military and its allies with an extensive range of overarching product segments applied across all levels of strategic and tactical operations, providing a cutting-edge advantage to our warfighters. Our Ethos of Honesty, Trust, Transparency, and Alignment, are the guiding principles that form the foundation of everything we do. Integrity is paramount, innovation fuels our passion, customer satisfaction is at the core of our mission, and collaboration is key to our success - fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual respect among employees, partners, and stakeholders. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits that include career development and recognition programs. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Job Summary

2027 Summer Internship. The ideal candidate will be between their Junior and Senior year of an undergraduate engineering program. Candidates should have taken courses on the topics of Calculus, Differential Equations, Stress Analysis, Thermodynamics, Physics, Mechanical Design, and Mechanics of Materials. The production engineering team is looking to host a dynamic and creative engineering intern who is interested in analyses, root cause investigations, design work, testing, and overall quality of gun systems in use by our nation's military.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. The statements do not represent an exhaustive list of required responsibilities and skills. Other duties may be added or this job description may be amended at any time. This job description does not alter an employee's at-will employment status or create an employment agreement or contract, implied or otherwise.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Provides support to technical employees working in an organizational function related to the Intern's area of study.
• Assists with technical tasks and project support.
• Supports equipment set up and monitors tests and experiments.
• Observes results, collects data, and compiles summaries and reports.
• Learns technical processes and procedures.
• Job shadows other more experienced professionals and or support staff.
• May also support the documentation & updates of procedures or work instructions.
• Handles basic issues and problems

Additional Responsibilities:

Day to day work will include mentoring under a seasoned production engineer, work on eclectic programs for the different gatling gun systems and their complex mechanical mechanisms, travel to our manufacturing facility (Saco, ME) and to our fire test facility (Jericho, VT).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Required education and experience: Based on starting in the summer of 2027

• Must be enrolled in a technical college or degree-seeking program within 2 semesters of graduation.
• No prior experience needed.

Knowledge, skills & abilities:

• Ability to work as part of a team. Oral and written communication skills. Attentiveness. Ability to understand and follow directions.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
• Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
• May need to stand for long periods of time.
• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
• This position is Safety-Sensitive.

Travel Requirements:

• No or very little travel likely.

Pay Range (USD)

$20.50 - $24.50

Pay Transparency Statement

The salary range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum for salary for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, internal equity, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the range during the hiring process.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts. Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan. In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance, Employee Assistance Programs and College Savings Plan (529).

If you require assistance or an accommodation for a disability covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please email [e-mail] or call: 727-578-8295. Please note this contact information is for those requesting a reasonable accommodation while applying for a job, because of a covered disability. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

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